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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1602: Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1602 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities. Primary sponsor: Kurtis Gregory (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

SB 1602 - This act specifies that the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri may acquire, manage, lease, purchase, sell, contract for, or otherwise acquire an interest in or participate in the ownership or operation of hospital, medical, or other health care facilities or providers. The Board of Curators and any public or private entities or individuals with which the Board of Curators collaborates for these purposes shall be immunized from liability under all federal and state antitrust laws in the 25 counties specified in the act. This act is similar to SB 1696 (2026) and HCS/HB 3170 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kurtis GregoryPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate21

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
  2. Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
  3. S First Read

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source